Honda Civic Performance - JDM Discussion Engine tech, forced induction, springs, shocks, brakes, tires, etc.

Oil coming out when spraying radiator with water

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-Jun-2007, 10:22 PM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
imported_jj2ii3344's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 2,538
Oil coming out when spraying radiator with water

Hi all,

I was washing my car today with a spray hose, and when I was spraying water at my radiator today through the opening of the front bumper, I noticed that the water that are dripping down and sliding down my driveway has oil in it, and a lot of it.

My car was cool when I washed it.

Does anyone know what is wrong with it?

Thanks!
imported_jj2ii3344 is offline  
Old 08-Jun-2007, 11:02 PM
  #2  
Registered User
 
imported_chris_v2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 954
obviously you have a small leak somewhere. Pretty much every high km motor has a tiny oil leak somewhere, weither it be from the oil pan gasket, rear main, cam seal, valve cover, etc.. generally speaking if it isnt a major leak I wouldnt worry about it. Have you noticed any oil drops on your driveway at all? It could of just been grease/oil build up on your motor
imported_chris_v2 is offline  
Old 08-Jun-2007, 11:10 PM
  #3  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
imported_jj2ii3344's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 2,538
Thanks Chris. The car had a faulty headgasket two months ago and was replaced with a new one, and yes, the motor has 230,000 km on it already.

I have never seen oil drops on the driveway at all, that is why I find this a bit weird.
imported_jj2ii3344 is offline  
Old 08-Jun-2007, 11:26 PM
  #4  
Registered User
 
imported_chris_v2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 954
well in a few days.. jack the car up and look for oil leaks. If you dont see anything you know it was just build up on your motor.
imported_chris_v2 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
SiRTOPE
Engine
2
01-Feb-2011 11:05 AM
arc_55
Honda Civic (+ other) Parts/Accessories for Sale or Trade
0
25-Sep-2010 12:10 AM
imported_-cj-
Honda Civic Performance - JDM Discussion
6
15-Jan-2007 04:40 PM
derAMG
Custom Honda Civic Exterior - Lighting
6
09-Aug-2006 12:24 PM
imported_casper No.1
Honda Civic (+ other) Parts/Accessories for Sale or Trade
6
24-Jan-2006 04:11 PM



Quick Reply: Oil coming out when spraying radiator with water



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:54 PM.